Excellent presentation and healthy options with fresh produce and delicious options. There are few excellent options for vegetarians in Hilo. This is the best. There are chicken and pork and bacon options too. read more

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I got the unicorn lemonade and it was cute and refreshing! the staff here is friendly and the cafe is decorated very nicely! they have both indoor and outdoor seating read more

Vibe Cafe - unicorn lemonade - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great fresh & healthy options. Açaí bowl was one of the best I've ever had. A must try in Hilo.

Gave 5 stars previously for the food and drink but had to drop two stars because of the recent service. A relatively new guy working there has been extremely rude several times. Last time when I got the wrong order (I cannot handle caffeine but they'd mixed up the order and instead of cocoa I got coffee)...and I very gently asked if he could check the order. He found I had been given the wrong drink then YELLED at me it isn't his fault He poured the drink down the drains and with a lot of attitude and anger prepared the proper drink. I couldn't drink it with those bad Vibes so gave it to my friend who stared in disbelief at what just happened. And others at the tables too stared in disbelief at his bad vibe! I like the food and drinks and have been coming regularly for many years but haven't been back since and don't want to be back until he is gone. The vibe food is served with matters as it infuses the particles we eat and I want good vibes only in my body. If the owners read this please take action. I've met the owners several times and they are real nice people so I know they need to know. Thanks read more

Insame please! Love it. Cozy and sweet atmosphere and good food too, best breakfast in Hilo read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Truly enjoyed my visit definitely coming again when I am back on Island service was awesome food was so fresh and tasty place is cute as a button read more

Amazing Açaí Bowl! Blue, and beautiful cafe setting! Definitely would recommend dinning in or take out. read more

Vibe Cafe - ACAI BOWL - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Really wanted to like this place, but they are very vvveerrrrryyyyyy slow here so it's hard to keep up the good vibes. Not only that but their online menu is not what they serve, and many of it unavailable. If you read previous reviews on loco moco or eggs Benedict, don't get your hopes up because they don't serve it anymore. Be prepared to wait, and have your good vibes tested. When we finally got our food, it was just meh.... read more

I had this delicious vegetarian sandwich with moist bread, cheese, a crisp vegeburger and veggies. My husband and I give it a 10. Had a smoothie with great ingredients but not very sweet and a 7. Great customer service. read more

Vibe Cafe - Delicious sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Wonderful fresh food with a very pleasant atmosphere. A great place for breakfast or lunch.

When I first found this place a few years ago they were entirely plant based. I just recently visited again and realized there were now only 1 or 2 plant based options on the menu. I asked the very nice lady working and she had said they got new owners. It still has a very cute ambiance and yummy coffees! I don't feel I have any reason to give lesser stars but for any vegans who fell in love with this please, just know it is no longer the amazing fully vegan restaurant that it once was so don't be surprised like me when you show up read more

It's totally a VIBE. Super cute & cozy. Coffee was great & the nice barista didn't make it too sweet per my request (which most cafes can't seem to understand "barely sweet.") Pastrami sandwich was also delicious. Highly recommend Vibe! read more

Great plant based restaurant in the Hilo area. They have their menu as well as daily offerings. They also have a store inside with locks products of all kinds. The food was good, great choices over all so it was hard to pick one. Make sure you check out their beverages as well. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Hilo. Service was good, my food did take a bit to come out but it was worth the wait. read more

Vibe Cafe - LAVENDER LEMONADE, VEGAN BEET "POKE" BOWL - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Enjoyed the new menu. The special Ham, Cheese and Croissant was delicious. Also got an iced Ube Halaya Latte - so delicious! Had a few mimosas as well just wish they had more juice options than the obvious orange. But totally enjoyed ourselves. Love the atmosphere as always. Only one waitress was making drinks, taking orders and running food but she was doing amazing and very friendly and apologetic for any wait times, which wasn't long at all. read more

Vibe Cafe - Iced Ube Halaya Latte and Special Ham, cheese and egg croissant. - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Cute place really close to Hilo airport. Order at the counter and nice tables to sit at with fresh flowers at every table. Delicious, healthy food and nice coffee drinks. Staff was very kind. This cafe has a GREAT VIBE. read more

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How much do you love avocado toast? Because if you do, you'll need to stop here. Not once, but multiple times to sample every iteration they create. Today I had the Caprese, and although I usually eat paleo, I figured the sourdough would probably be ok on my tummy. Not any sourdough, though. Ulu sourdough! And not just ulu sourdough, but an inch thick slice of toasty goodness topped with a liberal slather of avocado. The deliciously tart balsamic set it off perfectly, and they even have vegan cheddar (although truly the mozzarella would've been perfect, I didn't want to tempt fate by eating both grain and dairy in the same sitting)! Oh, did I mention that they have an extensive list of exotic beverages that will make you want to keep earning points for use on return visits? They also have a pleasant seating area with friendly staff who will answer questions about menu items. Conclusion: while I was skeptical that a vegan restaurant could "properly" feed a paleo person, I was happy to find myself very well-fed! read more

The food and the Ambiance is now my new favorite! Friendly staff with a relaxing feel. They have Vegan options that are just as tasty. read more

Vibe Cafe - Nachos very Tasty! 10 of 10! I will return! - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Oh it's definitely a vibe- one where the one person manning the restaurant didn't want to be there. I called for food- he was definitely not interested in providing us w an alternative for the loco moco- when asked about online option so we don't have to trouble him with what to order- a flat " not in service". Got there 232pm, only to go order and that was fine my daughter said she wanted to sit outside. But I guess he heard that and said he'll be taking them in at 2pm but that we're ok for now. Not impressed w the dry ass pasty grilled cheese for my kids. Customer service is enough to keep me away from this place. read more

Really cute and nicely decorated! The employees were very nice. Unfortunately it was pricey for the amount of food you are receiving; definitely on the smaller side serving wise (one small piece of bread for the avo tartine). Was good but if you are hungry you may want something bigger. read more

Pros: wonderful food, so fresh, so delicately made! Cons: I can't possibly try everything on the menu...I wish I could! read more

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Totally struck out here! When planning my visit to Hawaii I flagged Vibe Cafe as a spot to visit to try their vegan loco moco. When we arrived for dinner the first night we saw they are sold out of a bunch of items! Including their loco moco - we didn't return the next morning because of this. They are apparently working on changing their menu items in the very near future. The menu online is not updated but the online ordering one is. Unfortunately everything we had our eyes (and stomachs) set on was on the sold out list. I ended up deciding on the strawberry seitan gorgonzola salad which despite not being sold out they were out of seitan! So again I settled on the beet poke bowl to try something unique and different. Some flavors I liked, some I didn't like, so it made a meh meal for my taste buds. My husband got the Big Nasty - it came with a side of potato chips, not enough bbq sauce (no worries, they gave us extra), and very strange faux bacon that felt filmy and I couldn't bite through it when I tried a bit. Our friend got the jackfruit nachos - loaded plate, he wasn't too impressed overall but the cashew queso is on point. Clean place with a hipster vibe, wasn't busy when we arrived, service was nice and relatively quick with the food. Would love to visit again after they get their menu transition sorted out. read more

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I had bought an açaí bowl it had a variety of fruits in it but the açaí wasn't as thick as I wanted it to be. And it was also in a small bowl which cost like $14 plus $1 add ins. Would be better if the açaí was a little thicker and had a good amount of açaí in it! Mahalo nui for the vibe! read more

This place use to be my favorite vegan spot in Hilo, maybe the Big Island. But now, they are extremely limited and have reached the bottom of my list. They're so plain and mundane now. I miss their countless options and cool merchandise. read more

Stopped in on a hot, sunny Saturday for a refreshing treat. It's a cute little cafe and the server who helped us was very pleasant. We got the Sunrise Acai bowl without the pineapple and papaya (seasonal fruit) -- just the way we like it. I like that the açaí is more like a sorbet than a smoothie and it was very flavorful. They also did not skimp on the toppings, so this is definitely a new favorite. We shared the açaí bowl between two people, but we could've easily eaten one each. I almost took away one star just because one açaí bowl was nearly $20 (which cost more than our lunch!), but I realize that may be the going rate for fresh smoothies/açaí bowls these days. read more

This is one of those they went for Instagram atmosphere and didn't focus as much on taste of food. Nothing was bad but the avocado toast and acai bowl are also very forgettable. read more

Such a cute vibe with variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. The matcha latte was exceptional. Highly recommend the poke salad. Staff was attentive and friendly. When I'm Hilo I suggest trying . read more

Vibe Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I am not a vegan, but I'm always willing to try new food spots! You would never be able to tell this has no real meat/dairy! I tried the Vegan Jackfruit Nachos and Vegan Beet Poke Bowl. Both were great! The cashew queso on the nachos was delicious! I could dip everything in that! The jackfruit really mimicked the texture and taste of pork. For the beet poke bowl, I'm really surprised I enjoyed it as I normally can't stand beets! The mixture of the beets with the sesame oil, all the veggie toppings, and the vegan wasabi mayo was so tasty! I've tried a few vegan/vegetarian spots and this is definitely a unique spot and I'm a fan! I'll definitely be back! read more

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The açaí bowl was perfect! Nice, clean space, and the employee was friendly, too...................... read more

Vibe Cafe - açaí bowl - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I want to live here. We went several times during our stay. The kids loved their grilled "cheese" sandwiches, and my friend and I explored as much of the menu as possible. The milkshakes were heaven. Lavender latte phenomenal. Best lemonade I've ever had! I can't recommend the place enough. Wish I got cocktails, but they aren't open for dinner. read more

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This place is amazing if you are a girly girl you will love this place they also have the best matches and I really recommend the pastrami sandwich!!! Nothing bad to say about the Vibe cafe read more

Vegan Affogato=Delicious! Classic Vegan Vibe burger=great flavoring. Philly Cheesteak=definitely needed more Seiten filling. Noticed this dish has had two other iterations. Would not order this again. The side served with the burgers are regular plain ol' potato chips=disappointing and lackluster as far the meal as a whole. read more

Vibe Cafe - Philly Cheesteak - Cafes Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Pulled into this place in the evening not sure what to think since we aren't vegans but were down to try something new. Ordered the jackfruit nachos an big nasty burger. Nachos - everything was amazing!! Jackfruit tasted like pulled pork, the texture and taste was on point. They put cashew queso on the nachos (We love cashew queso and make it at home). It is pretty spicy so just be aware if you aren't a huge spice fan. It was too spicy for my husband but he still finished the whole plate . Big nasty - I've never had vegan bacon before and it wasnt so bad. It still wasn't bacon but the texture, crisp and taste wasn't too bad. The meatless party was the best I've ever had. Texture, taste, consistency...wow! 10/10 recommend. Both meals were hearty, we left full but didn't feel heavy or bloated. Trendy decor, friendly staff, clean bathroom and you can dine in :-)m read more

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Great vegan options. Fun staff. Quiet place to hang , food came out fast. Price good for Hilo.

Came here with my son for lunch after surfing. We got the unicorn lemonade, kombucha, sashimi, pastrami sammi and waffle. Everything was delish and freshly made. The waitress was sweet and attentive. We will be back. Thank you! read more

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I needed to get a gluten free meal for a coworker. They make gluten free dishes in Hilo!! Checkout this place!!

Always delicious and fresh- a favorite spot. So cute inside and the food is wonderful.

My husband raved about this place on his last visit to Hilo so when we visited Hilo I had to try it. Now he is not one to actively seek out vegetables on a menu let alone a whole restaurant dedicated to them. We ordered the lavender lemonade, Lilikoi lemonade, Acai Bowl, Vegan Jackfruit "pulled Pork" Street Tacos, and jackfruit nachos. I was surprised at how sweet the lavender lemonade was. And it had a very pungent lavender taste. The Lilikoi lemonade was a lot better! The açaí bowl was huge and had so much good stuff in it. The jackfruit on the nachos and tacos was subpar. My husband even mentioned it was different from the last time. We think it was fresh last time because this time it had a slight tang and bitter taste to it from being in a can or jar. It did nothing for the taco to the point that we both tried one and couldn't eat the third. The cabbage plain and the onions spicy not pickled. The bitter tangy jackfruit was overpowering with a smoke flavor that was very abrasive to my taste buds. Like they were trying to hard to make it smoked. The nachos with cheese and toppings were good, just not with the jackfruit on it. I would have to try other items but the jackfruit was so disappointing. Service was ok. Seemed like the waitress was happy at the beginning but by the end irritated. We got our waters after the second ask. And we're not given utensils or napkins, except the one spoon that was provided with our açaí bowl. I am not sure how much they service but we ordered from our table after being sat so I would assume that we would be provided with items to eat with. Luckily I was able to grab some napkins from the bar. The inside was cute and has the potential to be a great place. Just would like to see fresh jackfruit at least. read more

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I've been wanting to come to Vibe for over a year. The fact that it is still open after over a year means people like this place and it seems to be doing well. It's nice small place with a mixture of tables (both low and high) and live music (yes!!!! keep it up). There are various choices for food and most contain jack fruit as a substitute for meat. It looks like meat but it doesn't have the texture or the flavor of meat, but it does taste good. Most choices have black beans or avocado mixed in which makes it even more filling. But lets talk about the taste, IT'S GREAT! This place is not afraid to spice it up. The jalapeño dressing is spicy. The taco "sauce" is spicy and sweet and delicious. The portions are generous, the price good! This place puts other "vegetarian" health places to shame. I recently ate at a "healthy" place in the mainland but the taste was so lacking. Not here! Whoever is doing the cooking is masterful. Every dish was delicious and even the drinks that my family ordered tasted great! There are hardly any negatives to this place. About the only negative is that they can use some acoustic treatment in the place since the talking starts "ringing" in the place and along with the music generates a huge cacophony of sound. Some simple acoustic treatment would fix this. I can't wait to go back. One of my favorite places in Hilo and certainly one of the best, if not the best vegetarian place I have ever eaten. BTW there are some "secret" menu items, black bean burger is one. read more

Soooo delicious! We got everything pretty much! The avocado toast with bacon, egg with chili flakes was amazing and fully loaded. The tomato crudo was delightful with the perfect amount of balsamic. The Rueben was also amazing. Drinks are a must get! Had the matcha pumpkin spice latte, strawberry beet latte, blue majik latte, and the iced protein latte all were fantastic! read more

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My friends and I came twice during our three days in Hilo. I enjoyed most of our drinks that we got: - Ube latte: was probably our favorite among all of us. We orders multiples of these. - Latte with macadamia nut milk and honey: another delicious one that I drank for caffeine - Lilikoi lemonade: so delicious. We got this complimentary because I signed up for and ordered off of the app. I didn't love the customer service here. Two of the ladies here were very friendly, but there was one in particular (dyed pink ish hair) who was just generally unpleasant. During our first visit, our to-go drinks were very hot, so we asked for drink sleeves and the nice lady said they did not have any, so she offered to double cup each hot drink. During our second visit, we asked if each hot drink could be double cupped. The second nice lady agreed. As we waited in our car for our (very large) order to be completed, the woman with the dyed pink hair came out and told us that they could not double cup our drinks because the cups are expensive. While I understand that expenses can be an issue, so is the possibly of injury! She didn't offer to make our drinks slightly less hot until I expressed my concern that the drinks are too hot to carry. Unclear why they don't get drink sleeves. Regardless, my biggest issue was her general rude tone and unpleasant demeanor. During this visit, I also slammed my leg into a chair by the checkout counter, which seemed to be an odd area to place a chair. The pink hair girl said, "That's not supposed to be there," but also never bothered to move the chair. By the time we got our drinks (15-20 min later), the chair was still there so I went back inside and tried to tell the nicer lady that I believe the chair to be a hazard and that I recommend that it be moved, so no one else gets hurt. While I was explaining this, pink hair girl nastily says, "the little girl in front of you in line put it there. We didn't." Honestly, I didn't care who put it there -- I was trying to be a good citizen and let them know, so that no other customers would get hurt. So pathetic that she would blame the little girl and she still didn't bother to apologize or acknowledge that it would be moved. If I had been in Hilo another day, I would've found another place to go. BAD VIBES. read more